Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Blogs

abbygirl's Blog
 

Pre-op workout set up.

So before the Vacay I ordered a treadmill. My schedule is so hectic that I can't get to the gym (without getting up earlier than my 5am start now or staying up later than 9:30- which I can't do). It arrived today and I am sitting here blogging as my darling husband puts it together. Almost didn't happen. The company I ordered from (Nordic Track) only delivered to the garage - we knew that. Thank God it is going in the room off the garage. My sister and fiancé said they would help bring it in - it weighs almost 300 lbs. at the very last minute we got a call - no can do how about tomorrow.   Now let me tell you a bit about my little sister. She is 5'5" and a size 8 with a challenged IQ but as smart as a whip getting what she wants. Earlier she had come by to get my wedding veil and tiara for her destination wedding. She got those. Now when I needed her help - yep too busy. She is currently the "favored" child in my sibling cluster of 8 (another story for another day) which is feeding her head.   I tell you this because as I hung up the phone I realized......she is one of my triggers. As I thought about whether I had any "snack" food available I was pulled up short. I had just had a pretty good snack- I wasn't hungry. This was true emotion eating.   I then spent the next hour figuring out what emotion. Jealous - not if the size 8 - I am heading there; Envy - nope I have been favored child most of my life and my "position" was vacated by choice not from a hostile takeover; Anger - maybe somewhat - I really want my treadmill. Finally I figured it out. I don't even know if it is an emotion....it's the fact I was taken advantage of and used.   I am a giver by nature. It's what I do. I help. When I finally ask for help from someone in my life I get shot down. I was hurt, felt used and frustrated. Maybe that is the emotion...frustration. Nothing I can do about it and I pay the price.   I didn't eat... I am 2 days into pre-op diet - no way was I going to lose that. Instead I advised my sister I didn't need her help.   My amazing husband along with my will we got it in ourselves (no injuries no damage). We have just plugged it in and guess what.....I'm running tomorrow!   Further more I am now more aware that frustrated eating (stress possibly ) is an eating trigger. Good thing I got that treadmill!!!
abbygirl

abbygirl

2
Patty's WLS Blog
 

Planning for Pre-OpDiet.....

Don't stress over it, plan for it . That's my new mantra LOL   We had a wonderful lunch today, and I was thinking what would I have done differently if they had the luncheon next week as originally planned, during my pre=op diet?.....I would have had a shake before I left the office, and ordered a clear soup, just drink the broth and as a backup, bring a bouillon cube and ask for a cup of tea....and use it for my bouillon instead.....if that's what I had to do.....   I really didn't have much notice of the surgery, and don't have time to plan for a food funeral. LOL To be honest, I think that would set me up for failure...I have 3 days left before I go all liquids...so I am making the best choices I can whatever circumstances I find myself in this weekend....may even go all liquids tomorrow. Shocking, I know LOL. I thought I wanted Chinese one day this week, but it didn't happen, and honestly, I don't see it happening---and I'm good with that   It is H-O-T! for dinner, I just wanted something cold...still experimenting with protein powders....mixed a scoop of syntax nectar wild cherry protein powder with 4 oz of water with a stick blender.....then poured it over shaved ice......it was nothing like a sno cone, and I could only use 1/2 the drink, but it was cold, crunchy, wild cherry, and pretty yummie.....(someone gave me an ice shaver years ago, and I never knew what to do with it....now I know LOL)   Right now a small batch of stew is simmering so it can be frozen for hubby.....he won't tell me what he wants while I'm on clear liquids post op (I told him I'm not cooking that week)....so I'm making what I want him to eat, and if he doesn't like it, well hopefully he'll have learned a lesson LOL   Good night everyone....be good....
PGee

PGee

0
beanie80's Blog
 

Progression

Had 2 big things happen today. First, I was able to get back to the gym for spin class for the first time since surgery and second, I saw my nutritionist. Getting back to spin class was a big deal for me. Pre-surgery I worked out 4-5 times a week. Spin class was at least twice a week, and something I really love. I have been missing it for a while. I went to class like normal, but toned it down a bit. I'm normally really pushing myself to go faster and harder each time, but today I took it kind of easy. I'm sure that doesn't sound like a big deal to most people, but it is very hard for me to 'take it easy' with anything. My port got a bit sore mid class, but it was fine. It was so good to be back in the saddle! I had an early morning appointment with my nutritionist today. She is nice, but it drives me a bit crazy that she looks like she has never weighed over 110lbs. She does know what she is doing though, and is very good at her job. As many of you know I've been posting about not losing weight recently. I've been pretty frustrated and unable to determine what I am doing wrong. Well, I was told today that I'm not getting enough carbs! That is a first. I guess getting enough protein has been drilled into my head so hard that I kind of forgot to get carbs. She also told me I should be keeping my calories between 800-1100 and not eating my exercise calories. She printed up an example menu for me and I'm going to try to follow it the next two weeks and see what happens. I have my first fill on August 1st and I feel like I already need it. I ate 1000 calories today waaayyy to easily.....
beanie80

beanie80

3
hockeyMa's Blog
 

Switching it up for some changes....

First..update- this is my picture progress...January, March, April, May, July. Down 52# total from surgery.   I have found myself struggling again with the same few pounds- I feel like I'm saying that all the time...but I guess that's how my journey is going to go- I'll struggle with a # for a bit- then boom suddenly I'm dropping a pound a day for a solid week, then I struggle again. I know personally, the last few weeks have been vacation and holiday filled- so I've not been watching my diet as closely and following my plan. I feel myself CRAVING protein, which is a sure sign I'm not getting enough. I started 10,000mcg Biotin daily- and my hair loss has slowed incredibly and my nails are not snapping off while I type (gross I know)...I'm glad I finally got my butt to the drugstore and bought it though- I'm kicking myself for not doing it earlier. If you're not on it yet-- GET ON IT!   I've also swtiched up my routine, I was doing an ab/squat challenge that was really difficult, it was a 30 day program..I think I did all of 10 days of it. I've started to focus on shorter work out videos and routines that are focused on problem areas for me (arms/butt/thighs/stomach) THANK YOU PINTEREST. If you're not on there yet- you should also GET ON IT   Just wanted to check in, I've been off for a bit b/c it's summer and things get busy this time of year. Hoping to break this small stall I'm in and have a better progress pic/update for next time.   Keep plugging away fellow sleevers!! <3
nygurl

nygurl

1
aliekat55's Blog
 

day 2 post op

I was a new man. sure there was pain, but the usual muscle pain, stiffness and pinching from the surgery sites. nothing major. and i had a totaly clear head and lots of energy. i was ready to go! My doctor's appointment was at 9 then my flight left at 6.20. Lots of waiting, logged lots of laps, discovered many part of the hospital. i went anywhere i wanted and no one said anything. I was glad for the late flight so I did not have to worry about being late. I arrived at the airport three hours early and breezed through security, then the delays: one hour, two hours, another half hour. i left at 9. very tired. but surprisingly my mood was elevated, it seemed nothing could bring me down. alternated walking , sitting, texting, etc. an amazing thing was the smells. i had not noticed them before, just part of the background at an airport terminal.now i could almost taste the cinabuns, the wendy burgers and fries, etc. i did not have the urge to go get any and had way too much fear of even trying a lowly pea much less anything bigger, but it was like my nose had suddenly come alive. after a while it became irritating for i would forget about food and then the smells would remind me and who needs that? BTW-- this has continued, i can smell things so much more intensely, at home at the office.   When i finaly arrived home it was midnight and I went to a quick sleep. i usually have a hard time getting to sleep, not this day.
aliekat55

aliekat55

3
aliekat55's Blog
 

day 1 post op

I finally woke for the final time around 6 in the morning, i was still tired but after being woken up every few hours and the sun streaming in, it was hopeless. the pain still dominated my thinking but only for the 10-15 minutes it took them to get it when i requested it. I found it amazingly easy to remember the time it was due. I learned the hard way that if i told them my pain was better they backed off the medicine--not good procedure. my worry now was being discharged. i felt in no way ready to go and was really worried. then i receive a call from my hotel that one of their watermains broke and they had no room for me! I had no transportation either. by mid afternoon i realized that although i would survive the night by myself i was in no position to find a hotel and transport myself back and forth. but the doctor was great, he had no issues with one more night at the hospital. He reasured me that i was doing about average, nomatter that the lady next door had felt marvelous immediately after the surgery.( young people!) He stated that about 48 hours it all turns around. And he was right, about 40 hours into this adventure the intensity of pain eased considerably. and if not for the interuptions of sleep would have had a great night. all throughout this i forced myself to walk, and walk, to the point the nurses were constantly surprised. i logged far more laps than anyone else there at the time. but I think that this association of walking easing the pain is wrong, totally wrong. I noticed no improvement at all except the walking made me more tired. The doc himself said that the pain is probably a mix of gas, streched abdominal fibers and all the damage they do inside. afterall they do cut and burn things. this gas thing is interesting and I cannot see why walking would help. the gas that they put in is not in the bowel but trapped in the belly. certainly blowing off carbon dioxide should help remove it, but that is much better accomplished with breathing exercises. Duh!! Why did i not think of this last week? But the biggest thing was the remorse of putting myself though all this. how could i have been so short sighted? nevertheless as soon as the pain eased up and i did not need the narcotics then my head cleared and i was back on track. of course i needed this done! i had done my homework and it all made sense.
aliekat55

aliekat55

0
aliekat55's Blog
 

op day

I arrived full of energy and anticipation. the people were delightful and the prep-op went well. I dont remember them giving me anything to go to sleep, all of the sudden i was in my room and lots of questions: are you in pain, are you nauseated? over and over. I had pain but little nausea. I did not want to open my eyes for a long time, not sure why. when the anesthesia wore off more, the pain increased significantly and they gave me morphine which did not help all that much but muddled my already aging brain. I found it impossible to send a short text message to my wife. Finally they changed the medicine to dilaudid and wow; i was alive again. still in pain, a bit muddled but i could focus on my situation. I did have a drain in, which did not hurt but the ball creating suction kept gettting in my way. No matter how i asked for them to pin it in front so i would not lay on it they would pin it at my side. I guess they did not realize that the sight of blood, mine or others does not affect me anymore. that night was the worst. Sleep was not hard to come by but staying asleep is nearly impossible with all the demands the hospital has to check vitals, sugars, pain management. it seemed that I was beign woken up every few minutes. I held on thinking that i just had to get to the second day and all would be well...
aliekat55

aliekat55

0
bsellis' Blog
 

3 weeks until surgery!

I can't believe it's three weeks from today until my surgery! I have an RN case manager who told me to get as strong as possible before surgery (not like I just lay around and do nothing all day anyway.. lol) so I've been walking and hiking as much as possible. Amazingly the weather is cooperating. This is the mildest summer we've had since I can remember. Much better than the 110 degree days with 100% humidity we had this time last year. So this has been a blessing.   My pre-op diet starts Thursday so I plan on having one last hurrah. Yep, going to get some beer drinking in this weekend. Lol! I haven't really drank much since I quit smoking (for obvious reasons) which is good because I am quite fond of it especially when I get together with friends and family. My husband is off and I have friends coming from out of town so I am going to enjoy it one last time!!   I also spent a very busy day at work trying to get a head start on paperwork/reports that I need to have done before my surgery. I'm going to be taking a week off work. I think this should be plenty of time. Luckily I have a pretty easy job..as in not physically demanding.. and some great co-workers who are very supportive.   Ok, time to start the weekend     Believe
bsellis

bsellis

2
A Sleeve-enturous Odyssey!
 

Crabby Pants

I swore to myself I wouldn't be one of those posters who whines about ONLY losing ______ pounds. "I lost 52 pounds the first two months, but only 12 this month. I was really hoping to weigh less than my cat by now. "   Well, I'm whining. It's a week after surgery and I've lost 2 pounds. While I'm sure this is not uncommon, I can't seem to find any supporting evidence to that end. Stalls seem to make their first appearance, for the most part, in the second and third weeks after surgery. Also, I'm full of gas. More gas than I had two days after surgery. I can't seem to take a sip of anything without swallowing three times as much air. And it won't come out. If I tied a basket to my feet, I could probably give balloon rides over the breathtaking Oregon coast (note to self: possible future career?).   I'm just crabby. Nothing's working the way it should and everyone else is to blame. I keep having these practice confrontations with make-believe opponents in which I am angrily defending myself in imaginary scenarios. These things that haven't happened are making me very upset. And my mom moved my $h!t around while I was in Mexico. And did my laundry (which was a very nice thing to do, but also implies my incompetence, right?). And bought the wrong kind of yogurt.   And I don't want to take Anatomy and Physiology from that @$$ho!e who won't let me change lab times, even though my schedule only permits me to take the online class but not the online class's lab. Oh, it's my responsibility to free my schedule up so you don't have to deal with the grading "nightmare", as you put it, of dealing with students in labs they aren't registered for? I suppose I should apologize for being the ONE student at Southwestern Oregon Community College who's ever gone for her second Master's? (statistic not confirmed) Really, Mr. "I don't even have a Master's! Just a Bachelor's in Biology and a f**king chiropractic certificate"!!! SERIOUSLY???? Maybe I just won't become a nurse practitioner. That'll show him.   And this website won't even let me curse. I have to use fµck¡n8 §Ymb@[$!!! First Amendment, anyone?   And my dog is stinky.
Canary Diamond

Canary Diamond

4
Kime-lou's Blog
 

Can you hear it...........

Can you hear your band?   My band I think is bipolar. One day he yells at me, the next quite as a mouse, then the next firm but forgiving. Ok- what does this mean. One day I get stuck no matter how well I chew, the next day I can eat anything I want with no issue whatsoever, then the next after two meatball George's stop, now that is enough. What is up with that, why can't he be consistant???   For many of you, as it is for me over eating was the biggest cause of my weight- rather than just what I ate. I mean I love veggies, but even to much of a good thing can be bad. My portions is what I must watch and control. I know everyone says because you can eat more doesn't mean you should- this is exactly right, but when it taste so heavenly you want just one more bite. Some day George D. Band allows one more bite, some days he slaps me up side the head and says nope, I am going to make you pay for that. Then on occassion is clamly say, slow it down girlfriend it's time to stop. I enjoy the calm days, we get along really well those days.   For instance today- breakfast: Light & Fit Greek Yogurt 2X protien with two tablespoons of granola on top- snack 5 snowpeas with ranch dip (greek yogurt dip)- lunch 2 meat balls a little larger than a quarter. Each meal George said stop and I did. Days like today, he makes it easy, but there are others where I wonder what sector of hell he came from.   At 13 months out I have only lost 60 lbs . There are so many out there doing so much better than me, and I lament. I have 45 lbs more I want to lose. I know, I eat what I want, I don't feel I sacrifice, should I sacrifice. What more do I need to do? Gotta do something?
Kime-lou

Kime-lou

7
Elliejmiller's Blog
 

Liquid Diet starts TODAY!

Well its FRIDAY and i am starting my Liquid Pre-OP diet today. i have to goto the store tonight to get stuff because i was just not feeling being in the store yesterday... it was rainy and gross outside.   i am ready for this new life tho i can tell you! for starters i work in a container yard with all guys and i get dirty alot... so i go thru jeans like water... well i have about 4 pair right now that are on let me tell you their LAST LEG!!!!!! one pair i am so afraid to wear because they are worn so bad that right where the leg rubbs its dang near see thru! so i have refused to buy new anything because starting today i hope to be NOT BUYING size 24-26 ANYTHING!!!!!! i am lucky to the fact i have a huge box of stuff that someone gave me of 20, 18, 16, 14 jeans and they are super cute... let me tell you this weekend i am going to redo my closet so that i have the stuff ready for me when i can close that buttom and it NOT HURT     more to come   Ellie
Elliejmiller

Elliejmiller

4
My journey
 

34 waist?

My wife was going to Walmart yesterday, and texted me at work to ask if I needed anything. I said 'new clothes and sneakers'. I wasn't expecting her to actually buy me anything, but she asked what size pants I was wearing now. I had to close my office door so that I could check the size of the jeans I'm currently wearing. I told her they are a 36 and would fall down without a belt. I never even realized that I was wearing a 36 until I checked yesterday. These are old jeans I still had in my drawer from years ago, and are the only ones that aren't ridiculously big on me now. She asked me what size I was wearing when I was at my biggest. I said that I never really knew my 'true' size. I was wearing 42 or 44, but was wearing them under the belly, not at the belly like you're supposed to, so was probably bigger. She picked me up 4 pairs of shorts, in 34. I thought 'no way are these going to fit'. Well, guess what - they did! I haven't been a 34 in probably 17 years, I'm guessing. Can't believe I've come this far in only 4 months! This is the best thing I've ever done for myself (besides marrying my wife).
BigDaddyJoe

BigDaddyJoe

4
Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
 

Junk Food Companies Are Engineering Foods That Create Cravings!

I thought this was another great article on how on one hand, we're being scolded and treated as outcasts for being fat, and at the same time, food companies are engineering foods that are designed to create cravings and make us fatter.

I am all for taking personal responsibility, but at some point you have to realize they are targeting us and creating products that overwhelm our natural eating stopping point and creating a craving for unhealthy foods. The only way to strike back at these companies is to quit buying their products!


According to Michael Moss, the Pulitzer prizing-winning reporter and author of the new book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, (Check out the video below) executives at the major food behemoths – Kraft, General Mills, and Nestle – have known for years that the sugar, salt and fat added to their cereals, soups, tomato sauces and hundreds of other food products have put millions of individuals’ health at risk. But the quest for bigger profits and a larger share of the consumer market has compelled the processed food industry to turn a blind eye to the dangers and consequences of eating those very products.

How do the food giants trick consumers? Moss gives several examples: “At Cargill, scientists are altering the physical shape of salt, pulverizing it into a fine powder to hit the taste buds faster and harder, improving what the company calls its ‘flavor burst.’”“Scientists at Nestle are currently fiddling with the distribution and shape of fat globules to affect their absorption rate and, as it’s known in the industry, ‘their mouthfeel.’” “To make a new soda guaranteed to create a craving requires the high math of regression analysis and intricate charts to plot what industry insiders call the “bliss point,” or the precise amount of sugar or fat that will send consumers over the moon.” http://finance.yahoo...-132949611.html
   
 
 
joatsaint

joatsaint

0
Adrienne21's Blog
 

Lovely day (day 18)

SO I went to see my mom and my nana today. She looked at me and said I looked great. I got up to pull the couch cover up a bit and she said my bum is getting bigger. like the fat from my stomach is going to my butt. lol I laughed and I later looked in the mirror and it is true.. I might have a bum. lol anywho, My hunger is starting to come. I ate 1/4 cup of oatmeal for breakfast. and dinner I had Steak and a few grapes. That's all I could process for the day. I am happy because that's more than what I have been doing.   Newly single so I guess that' s a plus. At a time like this I guess its better to be single. I have all the support I need to get me by. Tomorrow I am going to focus on getting my protein in or at least getting more of it in. I read on here that someone was taking in more than 100 protein per day. I researched it and it stated too much protein is bad for you. So that's one negative that I saw on here. Another thing that happened today that kind of made me think, its okay to share your success or journey with other people but just know its only your opinion so don't be pushy. Doctors wouldn't tell you anything to hurt you on purpose. At least I hope not. lol .   I am so ready to start back working out. I wish I had some sort of connection with someone who works at a gym with a pool. I went to lifetime fitness in chicago and it was 160 down and 80 a month. The good thing was that it had an outdoor pool and two big indoor pools. three hot tubs and it was 24hours. But holy cow I couldnt imagine paying that much and I can't even bring a guess but 3 times a year. I feel really lonely working out alone. I wish I had a workout partner that was serious about working out. I really want one that has a pool because I love swimming and aqua classes.   my new goal is to be at 299 by the middle of August, and then to be 250 the end of the year. I dont want to lose weight to fast. I want to do it smart and healthy. I am so ready to finally start living after so many years of making myself a prisoner . Maybe this will also help me be less shy. Well I've said too much and I want to take a break from this laptop.. SO until LATER!!!
Adrienne21

Adrienne21

2
The Funny Side
 

LapBanders Lend Me Your Ears....or is that Sight or Maybe Attention?

Just a couple of statements I wanted to make. One, I really enjoy blogging. It makes me feel less alone in my journey. I am honored and humbled whenever I receive a response stating that I have made someone laugh, or smile, or feel less embarrassed about something they have done or thought. Two, I would love to have more interaction with other members. There are so many options on this site to connect with others. I'm not sure which option to choose from one moment to the next. In so many words, HELP! I am still a newbie and I would really like some friends. I want to follow the blogs of others: I follow you, you follow me and so forth. I just learned how to make a ticker the other day and I'm still working on my signature. So feel free to friend me, leave comments, show me the ropes. MOST OF ALL: If there is one thing that I wish ALL OF YOU to know it is this: No matter how you started this journey. No matter where you are on your journey. You are SUCCESSFUL because you are STRIVING to LIVE a BETTER, HEALTHIER, and hopefully HAPPIER LIFE. You are MOVING FORWARD because you are reaching out to others and utilizing the tools necessary to keep you on track and motivated. You are an INSPIRATION, because every time you post whether to ask or answer a question, to motivate or encourage, or you are simply a kind hearted hot mess such as myself (smile)...you are REINFORCING another person's resolve to keep reaching for their goals and UPLIFTING another's spirit. So please, DON'T LET A BAD DAY, A FOOD SLIP UP, THE SCALE, OR CRITICAL PEOPLE RUIN YOUR MOMENT. Whenever you feel discouraged or down, REMEMBER that YOU made the choice to LIVE. I wish you all the best and MANY DAYS OF LAUGHTER!
tigers1998

tigers1998

0
The Funny Side
 

Are these incision sites or Ringworms? *Humor Me*

Eight Days Out: So I was resting after taking a relaxing shower. For days, I have observed my incision sites. To some people this is just another recovery situation. For me a source of fascination since this is my first major surgery. I did not receive stitches or staples, but my incisions were secured with body glue aka Dermabond. I wasn't sure if and/or when I could put anything on my wounds. I only knew I was free to take a shower and not to rub them when I was washing or drying off. Up until last night, I just left the skin untouched. No lotion or aloe or vitamin e and etc. Just plain dry. Yesterday, my skin started peeling. Of course I did what any normal human would do, I silently freaked out. After a few minutes staring, I realized that it was the glue peeling and not me. So, I dry off, dress as usual, and go to bed. In the middle of the night, I wake up to intense itching. For a moment, I am reminded of the time when I was little, I spent the whole night scratching my belly only to look in the mirror the next morning and find what I thought to be a series of pimples or a very big mosquito bite. So as any normal child would do, I walk into my parents room and inform them that I am now an adult because I have acne on my stomach. Latter on, I find out that I actually had chicken pox but I considered it a rite of passage anyways. Or maybe, another night in my childhood, where I woke up again sure I had reached puberty this time because I have one big case of acne on my stomach. Only to later find out that it was a giant ringworm and not acne. I was a little discouraged but I survived to see another day. ( I was somehow under the assumption that you could get acne anywhere and acne meant you were grown.) So here I am at 33, pretty sure that I have passed the acne and ringworm phase, but itching all the same. So I go to my source of wisdom and superhero of all the scary moments in life, my mom, and loudly say: Either my incisions are itching or I may have another ringworm. After the stern mother look ( we all know it), She gives me aloe and vitamin E to rub on my incisions and once again saves the day. So now I have yet another experience to share with you on my Lap Band Journey. May the Aloe be with You!
tigers1998

tigers1998

0
smjuroska's Blog
 

Am I seriously removing 80% of my stomach in 5 days...yep!

This summer has been so crazy that time has flown by! Now I am only a few days out. This all hit me this week and I began to panic. So I had a little pep talk with my friend who had the sleeve over 3 years ago. She made me feel so much better! I have been freaking out all week! I have strict orders to call her when I freak out the next few days. She has done great with it and lost tons of weight and says she feels better now than when she was in her 20s. She did mention that after about 18 months she started to slip with diet. She could eat whatever she wanted and more than ever before. She said she is still battling with sweets and sodas. She never had a craving after surgery until she had a moment of weakness 18 months out and let herself indulge. Since then candy and soda are her vice and she has to watch it. She is still skinny (5'6" 135) but said she put on a few pounds by backsliding. She said this is a TOOL, to me like 1000sX... she was starting to sound like my DR! I just love her! Anyway things are all a go and I have all my vitamins and protein ordered. Still gotta get a few things but I am ready! Still hanging on with the pre-op diet. (I am lucky though only liquids day before)This pre-op diet has had its moments still (mostly my husband taunting me with all the bad foods) but I am doing it and weighed today and I have lost 9 pounds in not even 2 weeks! I have been following it but I am not tracking my calories or carbs. I have just been eating lean protein (nothing fried or battered) and approved veggies. Lots of cheeses no butter. I have not had ANY bread, pasta, or potatoes! That's a victory in it's self! I am allowed 30 grams of carbs so I use that with sugar free chocolates(my treats). I get 3 bite size pieces a day for a total of 21 carbs. I am sure I have a few extra carbs in my foods to equal 30. I also try to add in a protein drink most days to up the protein. Hope that what I am doing is good enough. I hate calculating everything I eat. I did that with WW and I am over it! I was worried I was not doing it correctly but after my weigh in I think I am right on track. So now I just keep truckin on until surgery 5 DAYS FROM NOW!
smjuroska

smjuroska

9
Appearence - Inner Beauty
 

They are falling!

In May I wore a skirt that was rather snug. Today I put on the same skirt and i can spin the waist band around without any problem. It looks wonderful!   The pounds are falling away and the dress sizes right along with them. What a great feeling. I can only imagine what it will be like after surgery.   The Salvation Army and Goodwill are going to receive tons of clothes from me soon. So excited. I can't wait to purge the closets. I have planned to start with my winter clothes. All 22/20 are going out the door.   I have a pair of jeans that I keep as motivation. I try them on once a month. I plan to try them on Sunday before surgery so I can see how far I've come to my goal.   Let them fall is what I say, let them fall!
kw2walker

kw2walker

3
Zeus Iris Dox's Blog
 

3 weeks post op and Not feeling good...Very Nauseous!

I have been feeling nauseous all week and today it is just horrible!! I had to take off work today because I cannot take it. I have called my surgeon and am waiting to hear back. I am sure that I am dehydrated, but would that cause this horrid feeling? I am waiting another hour and then I might just go to my primary care. Any suggestions?? Thanks so much for all the help!!
Zeus Iris Dox

Zeus Iris Dox

1
Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
 

Are You a Half-Fast Loser?

Fast loser, slow loser, I am a half-fast loser! On average, I lose about 3 lbs each week. But on the other hand, I'm eating good and haven't really had to exercise hard. I walk 5 days a week and am working my way up to 5 miles per day. I've managed to get to 5 miles only 2 times since I've started. Knee and hip pain sometimes interfere with my walking.   How I wanted to be one of those posters who could say they lost 100 lbs in 6 months, but it doesn't look like it's in the cards for me. But I try to be satisfied with a steady down tick of the scale.   If I can maintain this downward pace, I'll be down 150 lbs in 10 months. That would be freakin awesome! That would put me at my lowest weight since high school - 27 years ago! And at 190 - my ideal body weight.   Jeeze, until I wrote that last sentence, I hadn't taken time to do the math! 190 seems like a weight someone else is, not me. I don't know if I can handle being normal. It seems like one of those daydreams that only comes true in the movies.   Ok, back on topic - the one thing most fast losers don't mention in their posts is, what they had to do to have such fast results. Did they workout 7 days a week on the treadmill for hours, living on Unjury and water? Or do they have a naturally fast metabolism?   Or are they just attention whores, looking for approval and praise?   ***Disclaimer, I know of no one that has lied about their weight loss! And no animals were harmed in the writing of this post. But my cat thinks I'm starving him!***   Anyway, the whole point of this post was supposed to be, be satisfied that you are losing weight - whatever the speed! If you want to lose faster: move a little more, eat a little better, and stick with the guidelines from your NUT.   Oh, and don't forget to have a support group like the good folks here on verticlesleevetalk. You don't have to post anything, it helps me just seeing that others have the same questions and concerns keeps me from feeling alone.
joatsaint

joatsaint

7
SolracSpree's Blog
 

Loving awesome family

Today I went to see my brother. He and his wife are/were nurses in ICU. My brother left for another medical job and now works from home and makes bookoo money. Anyway after a discussion between him and my grandmother (also a nurse) he wanted me to come by and see him so he could look at my stitch thats open and infected.   So I get there. Brought my loving dog to meet his and he proceeded to look me over. He and his wife looked at the wound and had disagreeing ideas. Brother thought the wound should have been packed, wife says it was too shallow. They both agreed that the office should have done a culture (?) to see which exact antibiotic I should be on. They took out two big boxes filled with medical supplies and gave me a goody bag. It included some gauze, some awesome clear bandages that are waterproof, some antibiotic ointment, sterile saline, some rapid absorbing gauze (neat as well) and some other stuff I dont remember. Anyways my brother told me if its not better by next week he will join me for my doctor appointment. Aint he so sweet. (Background - he is 10 years older than me and we HATED each other like with a passion, so now that im older its funny we are concerned for each other).     On with my day, took my dog to the park. He was silly, left came home watched Iron Man, chatted with fine people on here. The only odd thing was I have the strange heartburn thats coming up. I ate a granny smith apple with peanut butter (skin removed) and about 30 minutes after I got heartburn. This happened again with my next meal Cheesy ground beef. I took an hour to eat that because I kept getting distracted but I dont think it was because I was getting full or had my "soft stop" I had only had 4 bites when it started.     I posted a thread and we will see if I get any answers...
SolracSpree

SolracSpree

1
Patty's WLS Blog
 

Approval.....this is really happening

Today I got THE call.....well, the email actually...the subject line: "APPROVED!" the body of the email "call me so we can go forward". I had been in touch with Stefanie for a month or so following my progress and keeping her updated with the status of all the tests and various appointments. When I saw the email, one eye started leaking (who, me cry? No, that wasn't a tear rolling down my cheek....I didn't realize how concerned I was about getting approved right away--..that was against the odds due to new ins. rules---but they approved me anyway................this morning I was a wreck---no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get through to the dr's office w/o interruptions----I started to wonder "is this a sign? perhaps I shouldn't go through with it" But I squashed those thoughts---and quick! People kept coming in and out of my office (usually it's a dead zone), someone set up an appointment with me & an auditor, but neglected to tell me---so I had to stop everything and play gopher, digging through files for the required records---I'm always the last to know LOL.....so I tried to call a little later, and while I'm on the phone, someone picks up a random extension and starts dialing, disconnecting me & my doctor's office--and they did this twice! I was a nervous wreck to begin with, and all of these shenanigans just made me more anxious and shaky----and I was shaky for a few hours afterwards---too excited and thankful and scared to death, all at the same time. It's hard to imagine in 20 days I will be sitting on the losers' bench. It's taken me years to get to this point, and many thanks are extended to the VST members who shared their experience, offered their input, and have been candid about the good and the not so good parts of WLS......thank you. I "think" I'm ready for what's ahead....I've been reading everything I can about VSG---I am absolutely obsessed.....BUT is anyone REALLY fully and completely prepared for this? I don't think so---until after the actual surgery.....I'm so glad that I know I may have buyers' remorse initially, hormones will be out of whack, there can be stalls along the way, and everyone's body does not lose at the same pace.......the liquid pre-op diet is not fun, but hopefully I'll keep my attitude in check....if not, you have the right to call me out due to my bad attitude LOL ..I believe if I can't follow the pre-op diet, I have no right to show up for surgery come 8/6.............because the real challenge will be what comes after the surgery.....Be good to yourselves & those around you......Until next time......
PGee

PGee

2
Appearence - Inner Beauty
 

Fabulous while on the table

I want to look fabulous when I hit the operating table in 4 days. It's a little vain, but is so rare that I am. I figured I would get a hair cut tomorrow, then once home dye my hair. I want to shave the legs and pits (doc said no shave two days before surgery), and have my feets loved on some.   Mind you, I will look like a freight train hit me or at least may feel like it once out of recovery, but when I do feel better these will be things done to the 3 weeks I am off I will be ok. The blood thinners should be finished by then as well and on my last day of recovery do it all again in order to return to work .   I want to find a nice dress my new body show-off. LOL   My excitement is just starting to build. My niece surprised me and is doing better and has opted to take a week off of work to stay with me. I could just cry I am so happy. I plan to do something really nice for her.   Well I'm off to a SF drink. This hot weather has me sucking up fluids.
kw2walker

kw2walker

4

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

Bariatric Forums

For Patients

Health Professionals

Search Surgeons

Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

×